Dhadhan shaa waalan, dhergaana ka sii daran
DEnglish Translation
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enough
Context & Meaning
Excess spoils pleasure — too much of anything is unpleasant
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
Fire and pain can't sit together
Fire and pain can't sit together
Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
Dab aan ku gubin kulaylkiisa ma ogid
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.